Paint Manual - Dove-Medows Marine Coatings Ltd
Paint Manual - Dove-Medows Marine Coatings Ltd
Paint Manual - Dove-Medows Marine Coatings Ltd
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Repainting all substrates<br />
Maintaining coatings helps the protection, appearance and<br />
value of your boat. Both two component and single component<br />
finishes need repainting. How often varies from boat to boat,<br />
depending on the existing paint system, usage, general wear<br />
and tear, mooring conditions and UV degradation.<br />
Above the waterline<br />
If the existing coating is intact<br />
• Wash with Pre-Clean<br />
and freshwater to remove<br />
surface contamination.<br />
• Allow to dry fully.<br />
• Abrade with 180–280 grade paper.<br />
• Freshwater rinse and allow to dry.<br />
• Apply undercoat where necessary,<br />
followed by 1–2 coats of topcoat,<br />
using the relevant painting<br />
specifications.<br />
Where the coatings are damaged<br />
You may need to fill and prime first.<br />
• Degrease the surface thoroughly<br />
with Pre-Clean or Degreaser<br />
(depending on substrate).<br />
• Abrade with 100–240 grade paper.<br />
• Freshwater wash and allow to dry.<br />
• Spot prime and fill where needed,<br />
using appropriate materials.<br />
• Fair areas that have been filled.<br />
• Apply primer, undercoat and<br />
topcoat using relevant painting<br />
specification<br />
Please remember two component<br />
PolyGloss should not be applied onto<br />
single component Brilliant Enamel.<br />
Fill using blade<br />
Spot fill using spatula<br />
Spot prime<br />
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Repainting all substrates